Foam, mattress and plastics unit fires
Just before 4 am on 15 October 2026, a fire swept through a foam and mattress-making unit on Safiabad Road near Barota village. An uncle and his nephew, both migrant workers, died and four workers were hurt; a tin shed came down, and crews needed about six hours and more than 10 fire tenders from several stations to bring it under control. Police were still looking into the cause and a short circuit was suspected. We cover it in a case study.



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